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Chambersburg buyers gained real leverage as list prices dipped, price cuts stayed elevated, and homes spent more time on the market.
Sellers will be required to report whether coverage is required and whether the property has carried it before.
Weeks of discussion remain until State College borough’s 2027 budget is formally adopted but, during an informational council work session Friday afternoon, senior borough staff presented a proposed budget that would include a steeper real estate tax increase than the last one. Staff proposed a three-mill tax increase, which means homeowners would pay about 12% more next year. In other words, a home with a current market value of $500,000 would see an annual bill that amounts to $245.90 more than before — while those with homestead exemptions would instead pay $170.90 more than before. “We are proposing a three-mill tax increase just because we’re unstructurally balanced, and we need to move toward achieving that,” finance director Dwight Miller told borough council during the public work session, as passing the budget ultimately rests with council. The borough’s General Fund is about $2 million out of balance, and the proposed real estate tax increase would be expected to raise a little more than $1.8 million. But, again, State College borough remains weeks away from any proposal becoming a reality. At this time last year, an eight-mill tax increase was proposed before council directed senior borough staff to find alternatives . They
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — More financial details are emerging about State College Borough’s decision this year to buy Addison Court, a downtown building long used for senior living, as the borough ramps up a campaign asking neighboring municipalities to help cover costs tied to keeping it affordable housing.
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Nittany Antique Machinery Association (NAMA) has launched a campaign to purchase property and secure its future. NAMA, which has held its Spring and Fall shows at Penn’s Cave for more than 50 years, said ongoing uncertainty surrounding its lease situation highlighted the need for a permanent home. The organization […]
Senior homeowners in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Oregon, Idaho and Michigan face property tax relief filing dates that start with Oregon’s Dec. 1 cutoff for late deferral applications and run through Pennsylvania’s Dec. 31 rebate deadline. Idaho’s window does not open until Jan. 1, and Michigan’s homestead credit stays claimable for years. Each state sets its own […] The post Senior homeowners in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Oregon, Idaho and Michigan face property tax relief deadlines, from Oregon’s Dec. 1 late filing to Pennsylvania’s Dec. 31 rebate appeared first on The Money Overview .
Even if a home experienced just a few inches of flooding on its bottom floor, the result could be tens of thousands of dollars in damage. However, to date, Pennsylvania homeowners have had to disclose relatively little information about a property's flood history and potential flood risk to potential buyers.
Sellers must begin compliance by summer 2028.
The Pennsylvania Manufactured Home Community Rights Act (“MHCRA”) does not require every homesite in a manufactured home community to carry identical rent, fees, or charges. It does, however, require that rental charges and rules be uniformly applied to residents and prospective residents in the “same or similar category.” 68 P.S. § 398.4(b). But, what does the “same or similar category” mean? The MHCRA Standard For community owners and operators, the practical question is not simply whether Lot 12 costs more than Lot 13. The question is whether the community can identify, apply, and document a legitimate category-based reason for the difference. Section 398.4 of the MHCRA permits a community owner to establish fair and reasonable rules related to the health, safety, and upkeep of the community, provided they are not arbitrary or capricious. It also requires uniform application of “all rules or rental charges” to lessees or prospective occupants of the same or similar category. “Rental charges” should be treated broadly for compliance purposes. Accordingly, a community should not analyze lot rent in isolation. The category analysis should encompass the entire recurring economic package charged by the owner or operator: lot rent; amenity-related charges; water, sewer, trash, cable, internet, fuel,
HUNTINGDON VALLEY, PA — Wilder announced the acquisition of The Marketplace at Huntingdon Valley, a 257,000 s/f community shopping center in Pennsylvania, through a newly formed investment partnership with investors advised by J.P. Morgan Asset Management. Located at 2010 County Line Rd. in Huntingdon Valley, the center is anchored...
A wide array of surplus items from the recently shuttered Rockview State Prison in Centre County, has officially hit the auction block, even as the ultimate fate of the facility’s thousands of acres of valuable real estate remains fiercely contested. The online liquidation, hosted on the Pennsylvania Department of General Services website, features everything from industrial power tools and office desks to a prison basketball hoop. Following the closure of the historic Centre County institution, the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections conducted a comprehensive inventory of the prison’s assets. State officials prioritized transferring reusable equipment to neighboring facilities, including the nearby SCI Benner Township, before handing the remaining surplus over to General Services for public sale. The sale comes amid a total standstill regarding the future of the massive state-owned footprint. While a portion of the property has already been earmarked for absorption by SCI Benner, the destiny of the remaining thousands of acres is fueling intense local speculation. Area stakeholders view the site as a premier development opportunity. Local real estate experts have described the vacant expanse as potentially the most valuable piece of real estate in the Commonwealth, comparing the open acreage to a “clean canvas” for future builders and planners.
Property taxes can change the way a family feels about home. Across Pennsylvania, many homeowners are looking more closely at their tax bills and wondering how much longer their budgets can stretch. A higher bill can affect retirees on fixed incomes, young families saving for school needs, and longtime residents who simply want to stay in the communities they love. Property taxes can also become an important part of the decision when someone is comparing homes, planning a move, or thinking about retirement.
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — The Nittany Antique Machinery Association, which has staged its annual show at the Penns Cave Wildlife Park for more than five decades, is now looking for a new home. The association says that with the possibility of the Penns Cave property changing ownership, they...
CENTRE HALL — The Nittany Antique Machinery Association is launching a fundraising campaign to purchase its own property, secure the future of its 51-year tradition, and create an affordable community event space for organizations, nonprofits, families, and other groups throughout Central Pennsylvania. After more than five decades of calling...
HARRISBURG — Democrat Bob Brooks defeated Republican incumbent Ryan Mackenzie in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District race Tuesday. The Associated Press called the race just before 10:30 p.m. According to unofficial results, Brooks captured roughly 56 percent of the vote and Mackenzie received 44 percent in Tuesday’s election.
Chambersburg Borough Council took a significant step toward redeveloping the Southgate Shopping Center Monday evening, November 2, endorsing a phased agreement that would bring 178 new apartments to the property while preserving existing retail operations. The redevelopment proposal, presented by Inch & Co., represents a residential investment estimated at nearly...
Soaring over the top of Mount Nittany, a bald eagle surveys the landmark that has stood the test of time for more than 100 years. The Mt. Nittany Overlook Event Center has the best view of the rolling terrain of Penns Valley, and the eagle swoops in to see who is standing in the parking lot near the blooming flower beds. Mt. Nittany Overlook Event Center sits atop Mount Nittany (aka Centre Hall mountain) between Centre Hall and Pleasant Gap. Visitors walking into the building find a reception desk, on this day staffed by Kit Henshaw. “I like to watch the hawks fly by,” she said as she walked to the back porch to show off the peak mid-October foliage from the top. “When I have time to sit and watch them, that is,” she added, smiling. As co-owner of the property with her husband, Harrison Schailey, Henshaw spends much of her time in her office, on the computer, responding to booking requests and making plans for parties that are booked into 2027: weddings, retirements, training sessions, memorial services, all the hallmarks of life. The Mt. Nittany Overlook Event Center is for sale . The historic property has cycled through
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — With talk of taxes — be it gas, property or school taxes — being a hot topic, one legislator wants to prevent unfair taxation on owners of mobile homes. Senator Greg Rothman (R-Cumberland/Dauphin/Perry) published a memorandum Oct. 30 stating he intends to introduce legislation to protect homeowners from unfair double taxation […]
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